boot update
This command creates a new configuration or opens an existing configuration for editing.
Syntax
boot update write file
boot update append file
Parameters
write- Creates and opens a new configuration. If the file exists, the appliance erases and opens the existing configuration.
append- Opens an existing configuration to which to add commands.
- file
- Specifies the name of the configuration file to create or open.
Guidelines
The boot update command creates a new configuration or opens an existing configuration for editing. When you open a configuration file, the CLI prompts for input. Enter startup commands, one per line. End with a period.
Enter commands, and press the Enter key.
If you add commands to an existing configuration, start with appropriate commands to move to the correct configuration mode.
Follow the last command of the
configuration with the following sequence to signal the end of the
configuration.
- Press the Enter key.
- Enter a ..
- Press the Enter key.
The CLI acknowledges configuration completion. Configuration completed successfully.
After you complete your edits, use the boot config and shutdown commands to activate this configuration.
Examples
- Create the
jrb_03.cfgconfiguration. If it exists, the appliance erases and opens the file.# boot update write jrb_03.cfg Enter startup commands, one per line. End with a period. - Open the
jrb_03.cfgconfiguration to add commands.# boot update append jrb_01.cfg Enter startup commands, one per line. End with a period.